Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander set a Canadian Football League record on July 18, 2026, throwing for 487 yards in his first career start, leading his team to a 37-31 victory over the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium.
Alexander, a Canadian from Portland, Oregon, completed 30 of 41 passes and threw three touchdowns. The previous record for most passing yards by a Canadian quarterback in his first start was held by Brandon Bridge, who threw for 346 yards in 2015.
The Alouettes improved to 5-2 on the season, while the Stampeders fell to 3-4. Alexander's performance included a 75-yard touchdown pass to receiver Austin Mack in the third quarter.
